{"id":23115,"date":"2026-01-21T09:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T07:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma.es\/?p=23115"},"modified":"2026-01-21T09:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T07:41:10","slug":"urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban tree management in Cornell\u00e0 and Viladecans: sustainable municipal pruning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Managing <strong>urban trees<\/strong> is a challenge in any municipality. Coordinating it in Cornell\u00e0 de Llobregat and Viladecans, with more than <strong>1,900 trees<\/strong>, action schedules, and various stakeholders involved, makes this project an example of large-scale urban management.\u00a0Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s has been awarded the urban pruning service contract and will carry it out by <strong>combining technical planning, operational capacity, and constant coordination<\/strong> with Tecsal, S.A., the entity responsible for monitoring the project.\u00a0This initiative demonstrates that pruning urban trees is not just about cutting branches: it is about<strong> efficiently and sustainably managing<\/strong> a vital resource, <strong>ensuring safety, tree health, and the quality of public spaces<\/strong> in the Baix Llobregat region.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido del art\u00edculo<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #696969;color:#696969\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #696969;color:#696969\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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VILADECANS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans\/#BENEFITS_OF_MUNICIPAL_PRUNING_SUSTAINABLE_CITIES_AND_URBAN_TREES\" title=\"BENEFITS OF MUNICIPAL PRUNING: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND URBAN TREES\">BENEFITS OF MUNICIPAL PRUNING: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND URBAN TREES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans\/#RESPONSIBLE_URBAN_PRUNING_TREE_TYPES_AND_INTERVENTION_METHODS\" title=\"RESPONSIBLE URBAN PRUNING: TREE TYPES AND INTERVENTION METHODS\">RESPONSIBLE URBAN PRUNING: TREE TYPES AND INTERVENTION METHODS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans\/#Pruning_of_small_trees\" title=\"Pruning of small trees\">Pruning of small trees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans\/#Pruning_of_medium-sized_trees\" title=\"Pruning of medium-sized trees\">Pruning of medium-sized trees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans\/#Pruning_of_large_trees\" title=\"Pruning of large trees\">Pruning of large trees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans\/#CONTROLLED_CROWN_REDUCTION_IN_URBAN_TREES\" title=\"CONTROLLED CROWN REDUCTION IN URBAN TREES\">CONTROLLED CROWN REDUCTION IN URBAN TREES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans\/#OPERATIONAL_COORDINATION_IN_URBAN_TREE_PRUNING\" title=\"OPERATIONAL COORDINATION IN URBAN TREE PRUNING\">OPERATIONAL COORDINATION IN URBAN TREE PRUNING<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans\/#PROFESSIONAL_RESPONSIBILITY_IN_URBAN_TREE_MANAGEMENT\" title=\"PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN URBAN TREE MANAGEMENT\">PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN URBAN TREE MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans\/#A_MODEL_FOR_URBAN_TREE_MANAGEMENT_FOR_GREENER_CITIES\" title=\"A MODEL FOR URBAN TREE MANAGEMENT FOR GREENER CITIES\">A MODEL FOR URBAN TREE MANAGEMENT FOR GREENER CITIES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/urban-tree-management-cornella-viladecans\/#MUNICIPAL_TREE_MANAGEMENT_AS_AN_INVESTMENT_IN_THE_FUTURE_THE_URBAN_GREEN_INFRASTRUCTURE\" title=\"MUNICIPAL TREE MANAGEMENT AS AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE: THE URBAN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE\">MUNICIPAL TREE MANAGEMENT AS AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE: THE URBAN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"URBAN_TREE_PRUNING_AS_A_MUNICIPAL_MANAGEMENT_TOOL\"><\/span><strong>URBAN TREE PRUNING AS A MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT TOOL<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_23090\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23090\" class=\"wp-image-23090 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-5.png\" alt=\"poda del arbolado urbano, poda de \u00e1rboles urbanos, gesti\u00f3n del arbolado urbano, poda municipal, poda arbolado Cornell\u00e0 y Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciudades verdes y arbolado urbano, mantenimiento del arbolado municipal poda de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda d'arbres urbans, gesti\u00f3 de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda municipal, poda arbrat Cornell\u00e0 i Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciutats verdes i arbrat urb\u00e0, manteniment de l'arbrat municipal urban tree pruning, urban tree management, municipal pruning, tree pruning in Cornell\u00e0 and Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, green cities and urban trees, municipal tree maintenance\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-5.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-5-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-5-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-5-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Cornell\u00e0 City Council<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Urban tree management<\/strong> is one of the most crucial tasks for the environmental quality of cities.<\/p>\n<p>In densely populated and active municipalities like Cornell\u00e0 de Llobregat and Viladecans, urban tree pruning becomes a key action to guarantee safety, plant health, and harmonious coexistence between green infrastructure and public space.<\/p>\n<p>These types of interventions require a technical approach, in-depth knowledge of trees, and professional execution capable of adapting to complex and changing urban realities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"URBAN_TREE_MAINTENANCE_IN_CORNELLA_AND_VILADECANS\"><\/span><strong>URBAN TREE MAINTENANCE IN CORNELL\u00c0 AND VILADECANS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_23093\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23093\" class=\"wp-image-23093 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-7.png\" alt=\"poda del arbolado urbano, poda de \u00e1rboles urbanos, gesti\u00f3n del arbolado urbano, poda municipal, poda arbolado Cornell\u00e0 y Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciudades verdes y arbolado urbano, mantenimiento del arbolado municipal poda de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda d'arbres urbans, gesti\u00f3 de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda municipal, poda arbrat Cornell\u00e0 i Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciutats verdes i arbrat urb\u00e0, manteniment de l'arbrat municipal urban tree pruning, urban tree management, municipal pruning, tree pruning in Cornell\u00e0 and Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, green cities and urban trees, municipal tree maintenance\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-7.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-7-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-7-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-7-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Viladecans City Council<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Urban pruning takes on a completely different dimension when working with thousands of trees, different tree types, and varied urban environments.<\/p>\n<p>In this project:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>1,120 trees are being pruned in Cornell\u00e0 de Llobregat.<\/li>\n<li>Up to 800 trees in Viladecans, according to the municipality&#8217;s actual needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This flexible approach allows interventions to be adapted to the evolution of the tree population and the priorities of each municipality, avoiding unnecessary actions and optimizing municipal resources.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BENEFITS_OF_MUNICIPAL_PRUNING_SUSTAINABLE_CITIES_AND_URBAN_TREES\"><\/span><strong>BENEFITS OF MUNICIPAL PRUNING: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND URBAN TREES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Beyond simply cutting branches, <strong>responsible urban pruning offers clear benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Healthier and more balanced trees, by respecting their structure and natural growth.<\/li>\n<li>Greater safety in streets, squares, and public facilities, by reducing the risk of falling branches.<\/li>\n<li>Improved quality of urban space, with trees that integrate into the city without interfering with infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability and economic efficiency, by intervening only when necessary, maximizing the municipal budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this context, urban tree pruning ceases to be a one-off intervention: it becomes a dynamic management tool that combines planning, technical expertise, and professional responsibility, adapting to each tree and each urban environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RESPONSIBLE_URBAN_PRUNING_TREE_TYPES_AND_INTERVENTION_METHODS\"><\/span><strong>RESPONSIBLE URBAN PRUNING: TREE TYPES AND INTERVENTION METHODS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_23096\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23096\" class=\"wp-image-23096 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-1.png\" alt=\"poda del arbolado urbano, poda de \u00e1rboles urbanos, gesti\u00f3n del arbolado urbano, poda municipal, poda arbolado Cornell\u00e0 y Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciudades verdes y arbolado urbano, mantenimiento del arbolado municipal poda de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda d'arbres urbans, gesti\u00f3 de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda municipal, poda arbrat Cornell\u00e0 i Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciutats verdes i arbrat urb\u00e0, manteniment de l'arbrat municipal urban tree pruning, urban tree management, municipal pruning, tree pruning in Cornell\u00e0 and Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, green cities and urban trees, municipal tree maintenance\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-1.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-1-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-1-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-1-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Viladecans City Council<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Urban trees are not homogeneous. Small, medium, and large trees coexist, with very different structural behaviors and needs.<\/p>\n<p>In this context, intervention criteria must be adjusted to factors such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Height and crown diameter.<\/li>\n<li>Species and growth pattern.<\/li>\n<li>Location (public roads, school zones, green areas).<\/li>\n<li>Relationship with buildings, traffic, and street furniture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the key elements of the project is the technical classification of trees, which determines how, when, and with what methods pruning is carried out.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pruning_of_small_trees\"><\/span><strong>Pruning of small trees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Height less than 6 meters.<\/li>\n<li>Common examples: Cercis, Prunus.<\/li>\n<li>Interventions aimed at controlling shape and promoting balanced growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pruning_of_medium-sized_trees\"><\/span><strong>Pruning of medium-sized trees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Between 6 and 12 meters in height.<\/li>\n<li>They represent 70% of the interventions in Viladecans.<\/li>\n<li>Pruning focused on structure, canopy ventilation, and removal of competing branches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pruning_of_large_trees\"><\/span><strong>Pruning of large trees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Over 12 meters, reaching 20\u201325 m in urban environments.<\/li>\n<li>Examples include plane trees, linden trees, elms, and maples.<\/li>\n<li>These require more extensive planning, specific technical resources, and specialized personnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Correctly distinguishing between these tree types allows for pruning tailored to each tree, avoiding generic interventions that could compromise its stability or medium-term development.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is not to standardize actions but to adapt them to respect the tree&#8217;s natural growth within the urban environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONTROLLED_CROWN_REDUCTION_IN_URBAN_TREES\"><\/span><strong>CONTROLLED CROWN REDUCTION IN URBAN TREES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_23099\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23099\" class=\"wp-image-23099 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-3.png\" alt=\"poda del arbolado urbano, poda de \u00e1rboles urbanos, gesti\u00f3n del arbolado urbano, poda municipal, poda arbolado Cornell\u00e0 y Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciudades verdes y arbolado urbano, mantenimiento del arbolado municipal poda de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda d'arbres urbans, gesti\u00f3 de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda municipal, poda arbrat Cornell\u00e0 i Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciutats verdes i arbrat urb\u00e0, manteniment de l'arbrat municipal urban tree pruning, urban tree management, municipal pruning, tree pruning in Cornell\u00e0 and Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, green cities and urban trees, municipal tree maintenance\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-3.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-3-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-3-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-3-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Cornell\u00e0\u00a0City Council<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of the most common practices in urban environments is controlled crown reduction, applied uniformly and respectfully to the tree&#8217;s structure.<\/p>\n<p>This is not about &#8220;trimming,&#8221; but about<strong> balancing growth, safety, and longevity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In both municipalities, the planned pruning involves reducing the canopy or height by up to 20%, a percentage that allows for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improving structural stability.<\/li>\n<li>Reducing risks to pedestrians and property during wind events.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining the functionality of the trees in the urban space.<\/li>\n<li>Respecting the tree&#8217;s natural structure.<\/li>\n<li>Reducing excessive loads on main branches.<\/li>\n<li>Promoting light penetration and air circulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When carried out according to technical criteria, this reduction\u2014limited and well-distributed\u2014contributes to extending the tree&#8217;s lifespan and strengthening its adaptation to the urban environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OPERATIONAL_COORDINATION_IN_URBAN_TREE_PRUNING\"><\/span><strong>OPERATIONAL COORDINATION IN URBAN TREE PRUNING<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Urban tree pruning is also an exercise in coordination. It takes place in busy streets, schools, pedestrian areas, and spaces shared with other municipal services.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, collaboration between technical teams, specialized operators, and municipal staff is essential.<\/p>\n<p>This project incorporates direct collaboration with personnel from Tecsal, S.A.<\/p>\n<p>This collaborative model allows us to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Adjust operations to the city&#8217;s daily routines.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the safety of residents and workers.<\/li>\n<li>Minimize disruption to the public.<\/li>\n<li>Achieve greater efficiency in operations.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen coordination between the public operator and the specialized company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Urban tree pruning thus becomes a shared process, not an isolated action.<\/p>\n<p>In this context, <strong><a title=\"Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/espais-verds-gardening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s<\/a> acts as a technical agent, contributing knowledge and experience while integrating into the municipal dynamics without losing sight of the common goal: caring for urban green spaces.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROFESSIONAL_RESPONSIBILITY_IN_URBAN_TREE_MANAGEMENT\"><\/span><strong>PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN URBAN TREE MANAGEMENT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_23102\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23102\" class=\"wp-image-23102 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-9.png\" alt=\"poda del arbolado urbano, poda de \u00e1rboles urbanos, gesti\u00f3n del arbolado urbano, poda municipal, poda arbolado Cornell\u00e0 y Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciudades verdes y arbolado urbano, mantenimiento del arbolado municipal poda de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda d'arbres urbans, gesti\u00f3 de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda municipal, poda arbrat Cornell\u00e0 i Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciutats verdes i arbrat urb\u00e0, manteniment de l'arbrat municipal urban tree pruning, urban tree management, municipal pruning, tree pruning in Cornell\u00e0 and Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, green cities and urban trees, municipal tree maintenance\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-9.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-9-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-9-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-9-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Viladecans City Council<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Working on urban trees implies assuming a high level of technical and social responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Every pruning decision has long-term effects on the tree&#8217;s health, the safety of the surrounding area, and the image of the public space.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, urban pruning must always be carried out by specialized professionals with the training, experience, and ability to apply current urban arboriculture practices, workplace safety standards, and respect for the environment.<\/p>\n<p>A project of this nature requires:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified personnel in urban arboriculture.<\/li>\n<li>Strict compliance with labor and safety regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Appropriate technical resources.<\/li>\n<li>Liability insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Urban tree pruning is a high-impact activity where professionalization is not just an added value, but an essential requirement.<\/p>\n<p>In this area, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s contributes technical expertise and a proven track record in the responsible management of urban green spaces.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_MODEL_FOR_URBAN_TREE_MANAGEMENT_FOR_GREENER_CITIES\"><\/span><strong>A MODEL FOR URBAN TREE MANAGEMENT FOR GREENER CITIES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_23105\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23105\" class=\"wp-image-23105 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-8.png\" alt=\"poda del arbolado urbano, poda de \u00e1rboles urbanos, gesti\u00f3n del arbolado urbano, poda municipal, poda arbolado Cornell\u00e0 y Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciudades verdes y arbolado urbano, mantenimiento del arbolado municipal poda de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda d'arbres urbans, gesti\u00f3 de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda municipal, poda arbrat Cornell\u00e0 i Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciutats verdes i arbrat urb\u00e0, manteniment de l'arbrat municipal urban tree pruning, urban tree management, municipal pruning, tree pruning in Cornell\u00e0 and Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, green cities and urban trees, municipal tree maintenance\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-8.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-8-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-8-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-8-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Viladecans City Council<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Experience in Cornell\u00e0 and Viladecans demonstrates that effective urban tree management requires:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Realistic planning.<\/li>\n<li>Operational flexibility.<\/li>\n<li>Coordination among stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Consistent technical expertise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When these elements are aligned, the result is safer, more resilient urban green spaces that are better integrated into the city.<\/p>\n<p>When pruning is understood as an improvement tool\u2014and not as a one-off action\u2014clear benefits are generated:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Healthier and longer-lived trees.<\/li>\n<li>Safer public spaces.<\/li>\n<li>Greener, more resilient, and more livable cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Caring for urban trees not only maintains the city, it propels it into the future.<\/p>\n<p>This project demonstrates that a well-executed and technically sound approach to urban tree pruning can be replicated in other municipalities facing similar challenges.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MUNICIPAL_TREE_MANAGEMENT_AS_AN_INVESTMENT_IN_THE_FUTURE_THE_URBAN_GREEN_INFRASTRUCTURE\"><\/span><strong>MUNICIPAL TREE MANAGEMENT AS AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE: THE URBAN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_23108\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23108\" class=\"wp-image-23108 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-4.png\" alt=\"poda del arbolado urbano, poda de \u00e1rboles urbanos, gesti\u00f3n del arbolado urbano, poda municipal, poda arbolado Cornell\u00e0 y Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciudades verdes y arbolado urbano, mantenimiento del arbolado municipal poda de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda d'arbres urbans, gesti\u00f3 de l'arbrat urb\u00e0, poda municipal, poda arbrat Cornell\u00e0 i Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, ciutats verdes i arbrat urb\u00e0, manteniment de l'arbrat municipal urban tree pruning, urban tree management, municipal pruning, tree pruning in Cornell\u00e0 and Viladecans, TMA, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, green cities and urban trees, municipal tree maintenance\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-4.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-4-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-4-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/espais-verds-valles-poda-arbolado-urbano-arbolado-municipal-cornella-viladecans-tma-4-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Cornell\u00e0 City Council<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The actions carried out in Cornell\u00e0 de Llobregat and Viladecans demonstrate that the care of urban trees goes far beyond a one-off intervention.<\/p>\n<p>When management is approached with continuity and technical expertise, the benefits become visible over time.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Healthier and more balanced trees, safer public spaces, and a more livable and resilient city are the result of management that understands urban green spaces as a structural part of the landscape and daily life.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In densely populated municipalities, where trees coexist with infrastructure, facilities, and intense urban activity, maintenance cannot be improvised. It requires a <strong>comprehensive vision, adaptability, and constant attention<\/strong> <strong>to the balance between safety, natural growth, and the use of public space.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this project, tree maintenance is not seen as an isolated action, but as an integral part of a city that aspires to be safer, more livable, and greener.<\/p>\n<p>Caring for urban trees and urban green infrastructure is not just about preserving what already exists. It&#8217;s about investing in the urban landscape of the future and the quality of life for those who live in the city.<\/p>\n<p>At <a title=\"Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/espais-verds-gardening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s<\/a>, we have a clear vision of urban green spaces: <strong>we understand municipal trees as a living asset that requires management, technical expertise, and continuity over time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each municipality presents different realities\u2014scale, density, and tree types.<\/p>\n<p>Every project we undertake at <a title=\"Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/espais-verds-gardening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s<\/a> shares the same challenge: <strong>to integrate trees into the city in a safe, balanced, and sustainable way, because urban trees are an essential part of public space and the future of our cities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We care for our clients.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We care for the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you would like more information about our services or have any questions, <strong>please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us at <a title=\"Contact us\" href=\"mailto:espaisverds@tma.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">espaisverds@tma.es<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, we work for a greener, safer, and more sustainable future for all!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Discover our comprehensive <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/espais-verds-gardening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gardening<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>\nFollow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/tma-tecnologia-medio-ambiente\/?viewAsMember=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TMA&#8217;s LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a>. 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